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Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Energy. What is Nuclear Energy??. Nuclear Fission. Nuclear energy Energy released by nuclear fission or fusion Nuclear fission Splitting of an atomic nucleus into two smaller fragments Nuclear fusion Joining of two lightweight atomic nuclei into a single, heavier nucleus.

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Nuclear Energy

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  1. Nuclear Energy

  2. What is Nuclear Energy??

  3. Nuclear Fission • Nuclear energy • Energy released by nuclear fission or fusion • Nuclear fission • Splitting of an atomic nucleus into two smaller fragments • Nuclear fusion • Joining of two lightweight atomic nuclei into a single, heavier nucleus • Nuclear Fission Video! (By Cookatoo.ergo.ZooM)

  4. How Electricity is Produced (www.enec.gov.ae)

  5. Nuclear Energy for Electricity Production Currently produces 20% of U.S. electricity 104 operating units in the U.S.

  6. U.S. Nuclear Power Plants (www.macalester.edu)

  7. Nuclear Power Around the World (nuclearinfo.net)

  8. Should Government Funds Be Appropriated for Nuclear Energy?

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